Meet Your Host
David Rively
Come join me on an Amazing Soulcation.
A little about me
I love seeing what makes a place special.
I'm a longtime traveler, an avid diver and outdoor enthusiast, an animal lover, and someone who genuinely enjoys bringing good people together.
I was raised on the French Riviera and speak both French and English. Travel has always been part of my life. Over the years, I've backpacked across several continents and developed a particular love for Thailand, Bali, and Southeast Asia.
I enjoy the whole range of travel. I appreciate a beautiful hotel and an excellent meal, but I'm equally happy outdoors, underwater, around animals, wandering through a market, or sitting somewhere simple with people I enjoy.
I don't need everything to be fancy. I just want it to feel genuine, comfortable, and worth remembering.
Beyond the itinerary
The person behind the journeys.
I've spent nearly 20 years working in hospitality, along with many years as a general contractor and business owner. Those experiences taught me how to take care of people, pay attention to the details, stay involved, and handle the unexpected.
I'm an animal lover, an avid outdoor enthusiast, and the person animals always seem to find. Friends call me an animal whisperer. I'm not sure about the title, but I've always felt comfortable around them, and they usually seem comfortable around me too.
I also love to cook and bring people together around a good meal. I appreciate beautiful surroundings, thoughtful details, and the occasional touch of luxury, but I'm just as happy outdoors, underwater, spending time with my dogs, or discovering someplace completely unexpected.
I'm upbeat by nature, and I believe the best journeys should feel welcoming, enjoyable, and full of moments worth remembering.
Experience you can travel with
Fourteen years of bringing people together
From Europe and Hawaii to Thailand, Bali, and destinations across the United States, hosting has always meant more to me than following an itinerary. It means creating a welcoming atmosphere, noticing the little things, and being right there to share the experience.
A few memories from journeys I've hosted over the years.
Why I created Amazing Soulcations
Come experience the world with me.
I created Amazing Soulcations after years of bringing people together through travel. For the past 14 years, I've organized and hosted journeys to England, Ireland, Switzerland, France, Hawaii, Thailand, Bali, and destinations throughout the United States. Amazing Soulcations is my way of sharing memorable places and experiences with people who want to enjoy a destination without having to figure out every detail alone.
I'm not the kind of host who hands you an itinerary and disappears. I'm there with the group, enjoying the experience alongside everyone else and making sure things run smoothly. I want people to feel comfortable, included, and able to relax.
Let's talk travel
Beautiful places. Genuine connection.
Unforgettable memories.
Come join me on an Amazing Soulcation.